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Works start on University Lakes dredging project
Crews have commenced the long-awaited restoration of the University Lakes. The first step includes testing different means for dredging and removing sediment on a small portion of the lake to determine what method works best. This initial phase of the $32 million project consists of dredging, improv
Capital restoration work of Terrebonne Basin Barrier Islands wraps up
The Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) has announced completion of the Terrebonne Basin Barrier Island and Beach Nourishment project – the largest restoration by acreage completed by CPRA to date. According to CPRA, this capital development program restored 1,080 acres of
Draft EA for Lower Snake River dredging project
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District, is inviting comments on the Draft Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) and the Lower Snake River Channel Maintenance Immediate Need Dredging for Commercial Navigation Environmental Assessment (EA). The Corps is proposing to restore the lowe
Interview: Bill Gotimer sees Plaza Marine serving dredging industry’s complex needs
The Plaza Marine Group is the largest bunker supplier in the United States to dredging companies on the East Coast. The Group has grown commensurately along with industry needs, product innovations and the environmentally sound means. As a company offering a broad diversity of distribution, sales, s
Avon beach nourishment project almost done
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co. has announced that they are making significant progress on the Avon beach nourishment project. Over the last weekend, GLDD’s hopper dredge Liberty Island placed over 90,000 cubic yards of sand along the shoreline south of the Avon Pier to nourish another 800 feet of the
Ribbon cutting for Harpers Slough and Conway Lake projects
The St. Paul District, in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, recently celebrated Earth Day with a ribbon cutting for two of its habitat restoration projects: Harpers Slough and Conway Lake. Both projects are part of the Upper Mississippi River Restoration, or UMRR program. The $5.3
USACE reports completion of the Boston Harbor dredging project
Just a few weeks ago, Boston Harbor Deep Draft Improvement Project was completed $68 million under budget and four months ahead of schedule. As a result of this project significant navigational improvements to Boston Harbor have been made, reported the Army Corps’ New England District. Deepening Bos
Restoring the St. Louis River AOC
This summer, J.F. Brennan Company, Inc. is taking on several interesting projects on the St. Louis River – bordering northern Minnesota and Wisconsin. According to the company, they have four projects taking place along the St. Louis River. “Among the different sites, we will execute mechanical dred
Brunswick dredging postponed due to sea turtle nesting season
Plans to begin dredging the Brunswick Harbor next month have been postponed until mid December due to sea turtle nesting season, The Current reports. Initially, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers planned to begin dredging in August, which drew opposition from environmental groups concerned about poten
NYC Mayor Adams: First section of ESCR Project completed
New York City Mayor Eric Adams yesterday announced the completion of the first part of the East Side Coastal Resiliency (ESCR) Project that represents a new class of resilient infrastructure for New York City. The project will offer coastal protection that protects New York City’s waterfront neighbo
Report signed for New York & New Jersey Harbor dredging project
Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and 55th Chief of Engineers, Lt. Gen. Scott A. Spellmon recently signed the New York & New Jersey Harbor Deepening and Channel Improvements (NY&NJHDCI) Chief’s Report. The Port of New York and New Jersey is the busiest container port on the East
USACE experts inspect Lorain Harbor Breakwaters
USACE Buffalo District teammates Weston Cross, Shanon Chader, Erin Cuddihy, Gerlyn Hinds and Rich Reisner performed an above water boat and walking inspection of Lorain Harbor Breakwaters last week. The purpose of the site visit was to inspect, photograph, and determine the existing condition of the